Purpose

To be awarded to an individual who has provided exemplary service to the AAEP or a similar organization to the benefit of the horse, horse industry, or the profession of equine veterinary medicine.  The award may be based upon a single achievement or a sustained effort in the form of AAEP committee work, service through other veterinary professional or equine-oriented organizations, or employment by the AAEP.  The Distinguished Service Award is designated to recognize outstanding contributions and thus, may or may not be given annually. 

Nominations

Nominations will be accepted from current AAEP members only. Click the button below to download the nomination form.

Past Recipients

2023
Julia H. Wilson, DVM, DACVIM

2021
James P. Morehead, DVM

2020
Mr. Keith Kleine
Mary Scollay, DVM

2018
William Kent Fowler, DVM

2016
William "Bill" Moyer, DVM

2015
Mr. Brad Mitchell

2013
Harry W. Werner, VMD

2012
Midge Leitch, VMD

2009
Scott E. Palmer, VMD
Sally J. Baker, APR

2008
Susan L. White, DVM ACVIM

2007
Gary L. Norwood, DVM

2006
Larry R. Bramlage, DVM MS
John E. Madigan, DVM
Claude A. Ragle, DVM

2005
Thomas R. Lenz, DVM MS

2004
Nathaniel A. White, II, DVM

2002
Steve Conboy, DVM
J. G. Merriam, DVM

2001
Nat T. Messer, IV, DVM
Mr. David L. Foley

2000
R. Bruce Hollett, DVM
Mrs. Lucy Kester